Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday.Inter Miami likely need a victory over Pumas in their group stage finale to reach the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup,

Inter Miami will have Maximiliano Falcón available for their Leagues Cup Phase One finale against Pumas UNAM on Wednesday after the player’s red card was rescinded. Falcón was initially shown a red card in the 17th minute against Necaxa last time out.

Inter Miami kicked off the 2025 Leagues Cup strong with two wins, but their path to the quarterfinals remains challenging. The team must navigate a clear scenario to ensure its spot in the next stage of the competition.